At the final moment of his life, Wu Qi saw Liu Yizhen, the swordsman who was on fairly good terms with his elder brother.
The Wu Family had some dealings with White Cloud Villa as well, which was why Wu Qi reached out for help, hoping Liu Yizhen could save him.
But Lu Zhaojin gave Wu Qi no chance. Even though Wu Deng had declared before his death that the Wu Family's power in Lushu Commandery soared to the heavens, Lu Zhaojin did not hesitate in the slightest and simply swung his sword, severing his head.
Liu Yizhen watched it all. In truth, when Wu Qi spotted him and called out "Brother Liu," he had no intention of saving him.
Because Wu Qi had initiated this battle of life and death himself, he should bear the consequences of defeat.
Liu Yizhen was not someone unable to accept failure.
He even greatly disliked people like Wu Qi. His strength looked mediocre, yet he loved to put on airs. He was far inferior to Wu Ji.
However, Liu Yizhen's gaze fell upon the Martial Arts Stage—or rather, upon Lu Zhaojin. An icy Sword Intent spilled from the second floor, making the diners seated nearby feel as though they had fallen into an ice cellar. They shivered, their eyes filled with awe as they looked at Liu Yizhen.
Someone recognized Liu Yizhen and cried out in shock, "Could this be the Cold Jade Sword, Liu Yizhen, eighteenth on the Dragon Ranking?"
Others looked toward Tuoba Chong. "Heavens! Across from the Cold Jade Sword is the Immovable Vajra, Tuoba Chong—the nineteenth-ranked expert on the Dragon Ranking."
Lu Zhaojin also looked at Liu Yizhen. The two swordsmen met each other's eyes once more, but this time, it was not the fleeting glance from before. The